Design Thinking Teacher

About the role

The Northeast Academy for Aerospace & Advanced Technologies is a public regional STEM school. Teachers facilitate learning through hands-on, project-based instruction, encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver rigorous, engaging lessons that build upon individual strengths and offer students maximum opportunities to participate in their own learning.
• Engage all students in learning using a contextual project-based instructional format.
• Lead students to develop soft skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration.
• Utilize technology to facilitate instruction and maximize student learning.
• Employ a variety of assessment tools and strategies to measure student progress toward learning, college, and career goals.
• Select and utilize different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs.
• Counsel students through the Advisory Program, promoting high expectations and the skills needed for success beyond high school.
• Promote family support of students’ learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competencies.
• Promote and enhance the instructional program by leveraging home, school, and community partnerships to address barriers to learning and achievement.
• Develop and provide training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the educational institution.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning activities.
• Contribute as a member of a high-performing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; Master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of three years experience as a middle or high school teacher preferred.
• NC Professional Educator’s License preferred, but not required; Must be eligible to obtain license within 3 years.
• A deep commitment to serving the needs of students and families who are first-generation college-goers and those typically underrepresented in postsecondary education and STEM fields.

Qualifications

• Strong academic foundation with the ability to integrate STEM across content areas.
• Understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success.
• Familiarity with current trends and leading innovations in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-centered environment.
• Intrinsically motivated and dedicated to continuous professional and personal growth.
• Ability to effectively engage parents and community in the learning process.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.

Skills

• Strong academic foundation with the ability to integrate STEM across content areas.
• Understanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family, community, and cultural differences on student success.
• Familiarity with current trends and leading innovations in education.
• Ability to work effectively in a collegial, team-centered environment.
• Intrinsically motivated and dedicated to continuous professional and personal growth.
• Ability to effectively engage parents and community in the learning process.
• Excellent organizational skills and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Understands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Effective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learning.

Benefits

• State Retirement Plan
• State Health Insurance
• State Salary Schedule & Local Supplement
• Supplemental Insurance & 401k Plans Available
• Professional Development
• Family Atmosphere
• Travel Opportunities